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Help (https://usajobshelp.opm.gov/hc/en-us/articles/52880875811091-How-to-understand-the-job-announcement#h_01M1M3QMBM3Z5NTF3DN1XXN6EV) To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes: Your RESUME (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/) showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement.Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements. Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition (http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/). Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation). Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help (https://usajobshelp.opm.gov/hc/en-us/articles/52880875811091-How-to-understand-the-job-announcement#h_01M1M36SE2J384X5ZRS2A9YHG4) This open and continuous announcement establishes a standing register of eligible applicants. Applications received by Sep 14 2026, will be considered for the first referral. Applications received on/after Sep 15, 2026, but byOct 14, 2026, will be considered for the second referral. Applications received on/after Oct 15, 2026, buy by Nov 13, 2026 will be considered for the third referral. Applications received on/after Nov 14, 2026, but by Dec 13, 2026, will be considered for the Fourth referral. Applications received after Dec 14, 2026, but by Jan 20, 2026, will be considered for the final referral. You do need to resubmit your application between referral periods unless your contact information, qualifications, or interest change. Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/ (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/). To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login (http://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ (http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/). If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/) If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support. Agency contact information PMA Careers Email PMACareers@wapa.gov (mailto:PMACareers@wapa.gov) Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated. You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings. You will be contacted directly if an interview is required. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
Confirm the deadline and all requirements on the official posting before applying.
Source: USAJOBS · Bespree is not the employer.
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
Salary will be determined based on duty location.
Pay scale & grade WB 00 Promotion potential None Work scheduleFull-timeTravel Required75% or less - Travel of up to 75% annually is required; with overnight travel of 10-20 days per month on average.Appointment typePermanentSupervisory statusNoFederal service typeThis job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a unionYesDrug testYesSecurity clearanceOtherPosition sensitivity and riskModerate Risk (MR)Financial disclosure requiredNoAnnouncement number26-WJ-JR01111-13035410-DHAControl number881514400This position is part of the Western Area Power Administration. As a High Voltage Electrician (Lineman) Journeyman, you will be A High Voltage Electrician (Lineman) is a Journeyman Lineman performing maintenance and construction work in the erection and repair of high-voltage transmission power lines and related equipment.
**This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at one of the duty location(s) identified.**
The positions will fall within: Upper Great Plains Region (B5120); Rocky Mountain Region (J5000); Desert Southwest Region (G5200); Sierra Nevada Region (N5800).
As a High Voltage Electrician (Lineman), some of your duties will include but are not limited to:
This is an open and continuous announcement. The announcement will run for 6 months. The first certificate will be issued to the hiring manager 2 weeks from 08/21/2026 and then every month thereafter. If you are not selected or referred to the hiring manager, you will need to reapply for further consideration.
Qualifications: You must have journeyman-level ability in the duties of a High Voltage Electrician (Lineman). You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess these elements and screen out. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the elements and screen out identified below.
The screen-out element for this position is below. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating:
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume.
The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Physical Effort: The work requires physical exertion such as heavy lifting and carrying (up to 100 pounds) over rough terrain, i.e., one end of an assembled 34-foot cross arm or a string of suspension insulators. Frequent pulling and or pushing, often from awkward positions, i.e., dinging and un-dinging suspension insulators while in hooks, requiring the use of both legs; climbing wooden poles using climbers and steel towers with steps or step bolts while wearing gear weighing approximately 35 pounds, requiring the use of both legs; frequent use of hands and fingers requiring the use of both hands and all fingers; moderate walking over rough terrain, stooping and kneeling, and standing for long periods.
Work Condition: The work environment involves high risks, with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress, such as working with high-voltage electrical equipment (.001 volts to 161,000 volts as general criteria), in remote, outdoor field locations with rough terrain; and exposure to various weather conditions, wind, dust, brush, insects, and occasionally poisonous snakes; and emergency situations at all hours of the day and any day. Position may require accredited nationally recognized certification for fixed and swing boom cranes, aerial man-lifts, and/or material handling equipment. If so, training will be provided at government expense. The general public will be encountered, who may object to aspects of the projects. Travel to and lodging at remote locations is frequently required. Travel is by motor vehicle, aircraft, or other means of transportation.
Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.
For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
HelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position is announced under a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) for High Voltage Electrician (Lineman) position in the 2810 series. Under the DHA, applicants who meet the Education and Qualification requirements listed in this announcement will be referred for consideration. Veteran's Preference, category rating, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply under the DHA process.
Appointments made under the DHA are processed as "new" appointments. Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b).
Successful candidates will possess the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.
You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.
You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.
The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.
Date shown in New York time. Confirm application timing on the official posting.
Help (https://usajobshelp.opm.gov/hc/en-us/articles/52880875811091-How-to-understand-the-job-announcement#h_01M1M3QMBM3Z5NTF3DN1XXN6EV) To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes: Your RESUME (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/) showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement.Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements. Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition (http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/). Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation). Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help (https://usajobshelp.opm.gov/hc/en-us/articles/52880875811091-How-to-understand-the-job-announcement#h_01M1M36SE2J384X5ZRS2A9YHG4) This open and continuous announcement establishes a standing register of eligible applicants. Applications received by Sep 14 2026, will be considered for the first referral. Applications received on/after Sep 15, 2026, but byOct 14, 2026, will be considered for the second referral. Applications received on/after Oct 15, 2026, buy by Nov 13, 2026 will be considered for the third referral. Applications received on/after Nov 14, 2026, but by Dec 13, 2026, will be considered for the Fourth referral. Applications received after Dec 14, 2026, but by Jan 20, 2026, will be considered for the final referral. You do need to resubmit your application between referral periods unless your contact information, qualifications, or interest change. Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/ (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/). To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login (http://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ (http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/). If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/) If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support. Agency contact information PMA Careers Email PMACareers@wapa.gov (mailto:PMACareers@wapa.gov) Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated. You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings. You will be contacted directly if an interview is required. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
Confirm the deadline and all requirements on the official posting before applying.
Source: USAJOBS · Bespree is not the employer.
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
Salary will be determined based on duty location.
Pay scale & grade WB 00 Promotion potential None Work scheduleFull-timeTravel Required75% or less - Travel of up to 75% annually is required; with overnight travel of 10-20 days per month on average.Appointment typePermanentSupervisory statusNoFederal service typeThis job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a unionYesDrug testYesSecurity clearanceOtherPosition sensitivity and riskModerate Risk (MR)Financial disclosure requiredNoAnnouncement number26-WJ-JR01111-13035410-DHAControl number881514400This position is part of the Western Area Power Administration. As a High Voltage Electrician (Lineman) Journeyman, you will be A High Voltage Electrician (Lineman) is a Journeyman Lineman performing maintenance and construction work in the erection and repair of high-voltage transmission power lines and related equipment.
**This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at one of the duty location(s) identified.**
The positions will fall within: Upper Great Plains Region (B5120); Rocky Mountain Region (J5000); Desert Southwest Region (G5200); Sierra Nevada Region (N5800).
As a High Voltage Electrician (Lineman), some of your duties will include but are not limited to:
This is an open and continuous announcement. The announcement will run for 6 months. The first certificate will be issued to the hiring manager 2 weeks from 08/21/2026 and then every month thereafter. If you are not selected or referred to the hiring manager, you will need to reapply for further consideration.
Qualifications: You must have journeyman-level ability in the duties of a High Voltage Electrician (Lineman). You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess these elements and screen out. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the elements and screen out identified below.
The screen-out element for this position is below. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating:
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume.
The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Physical Effort: The work requires physical exertion such as heavy lifting and carrying (up to 100 pounds) over rough terrain, i.e., one end of an assembled 34-foot cross arm or a string of suspension insulators. Frequent pulling and or pushing, often from awkward positions, i.e., dinging and un-dinging suspension insulators while in hooks, requiring the use of both legs; climbing wooden poles using climbers and steel towers with steps or step bolts while wearing gear weighing approximately 35 pounds, requiring the use of both legs; frequent use of hands and fingers requiring the use of both hands and all fingers; moderate walking over rough terrain, stooping and kneeling, and standing for long periods.
Work Condition: The work environment involves high risks, with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress, such as working with high-voltage electrical equipment (.001 volts to 161,000 volts as general criteria), in remote, outdoor field locations with rough terrain; and exposure to various weather conditions, wind, dust, brush, insects, and occasionally poisonous snakes; and emergency situations at all hours of the day and any day. Position may require accredited nationally recognized certification for fixed and swing boom cranes, aerial man-lifts, and/or material handling equipment. If so, training will be provided at government expense. The general public will be encountered, who may object to aspects of the projects. Travel to and lodging at remote locations is frequently required. Travel is by motor vehicle, aircraft, or other means of transportation.
Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.
For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
HelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position is announced under a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) for High Voltage Electrician (Lineman) position in the 2810 series. Under the DHA, applicants who meet the Education and Qualification requirements listed in this announcement will be referred for consideration. Veteran's Preference, category rating, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply under the DHA process.
Appointments made under the DHA are processed as "new" appointments. Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b).
Successful candidates will possess the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.
You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.
You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.
The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.